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Cuff band with animals in interlocking scrolls
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This fragment’s size and double band design suggests that it originally ornamented the sleeve cuff of a tunic. The bands are figured as inhabited grape vine scrolls; each roundel of the vine scrolls holds a pair of running animals, including rabbits, goats, gazelles, and felines. The rightmost pairs face opposite to the rest, interrupting the flow of movement from left to right and introducing a chaotic energy to the composition. Red yarn details emphasize the animals’ panting tongues.
The bands are tapestry woven, however the fabric between, above, and below the bands is plain/tabby woven. Supplementary weft wrapping in a light colored thread creates details on the roundels, animals, and grape leaves.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
From the collection of Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Benjamin and Lilian Hertzberg
Title: Cuff band with animals in interlocking scrolls
Description:
This fragment’s size and double band design suggests that it originally ornamented the sleeve cuff of a tunic.
The bands are figured as inhabited grape vine scrolls; each roundel of the vine scrolls holds a pair of running animals, including rabbits, goats, gazelles, and felines.
The rightmost pairs face opposite to the rest, interrupting the flow of movement from left to right and introducing a chaotic energy to the composition.
Red yarn details emphasize the animals’ panting tongues.
The bands are tapestry woven, however the fabric between, above, and below the bands is plain/tabby woven.
Supplementary weft wrapping in a light colored thread creates details on the roundels, animals, and grape leaves.
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